Cremation Directive. Under Nevada Statute, ’A person may order his or her own cremation and the disposition of his or her own cremated remains. The order must be signed by the person and by two witnesses.’  Accordingly, if it is your desire to be cremated and you do not have documentation in place with a funeral home/crematory, it is advisable to execute a Cremation Directive.  Failure to do either could result in your family having to petition the Family Court for an order authorizing the cremation.

Guardian Nomination. If you were to become incapacitated, you most likely have a preference as to whom you would like to take care of you.  Accordingly, you should have a document naming your preferred guardian, which can be a separate document, or have appropriate language in your Last Will and Testament or Power of Attorney.  Holding your assets in a Revocable Living Trust, and/or having appropriate Powers of Attorney for healthcare and financial decisions should eliminate the need for a guardian; however, if one does become necessary, the court looks to who you named as your preferred guardian in your estate plan.